More from Moyer?

Posted by | September 20, 2006 at 10:23 AM

Six starts into his Phillies career, Jamie Moyer has done everything the Phillies could have hoped he would. He has tossed four quality starts. He has pitched at least six innings every time he has taken the mound. He has provided veteran leadership and a solid example for the younger pitchers on the Phillies' staff.

The Phillies should want Moyer back for next season. At 43, he has produced his sixth straight 30-start, 200-inning season. He doesn't throw hard, so his arm shouldn't be a concern. And the guy can still win games, as he has shown this year.

It all comes down to whether Moyer wants to keep playing. If he does, the Phillies will have a steady presence in their rotation next year.

* Michael Bourn's seventh-inning stolen base was the first of his career.

* The Phillies need Shane Victorino's sore left wrist to hold up. They don't have another healthy, experienced center fielder. Bourn or Chris Roberson would have to play center if Victorino can't play.